My position on classification is all based on the hunt. I would be an idiot to deny the facts you pointed out. It's all true! Again , my point is strictly focused on what takes place during the actual kill.
This is a point the we differ and I realy have no problems with that. I would only like to say that there are other variables that effect the process and ability to make the actual kill that make the crossbow and compound similar. One would be the limited distance at which you are effective. The other would be the type of broadhead selected for the job. I feel both are very important during the actual kill and both are inherent to bows.
I've asked the question a couple of times now and have only been answered in sarcastic questions but I'll ask again.
Is there anything wrong with (for states who dont currently allow crossbows) having a seperate crossbow season?
Pro's and con's?
I will try to answer this question.
While I am sure there would not be nothing wrong with a separate season. The problem is when to have it. Would you like it if they shortened the bow season to allow for a crossbow only season? Do you think the gun hunters would like it if their season was shortened for the crossbow only season? I know here in Illionis the slug gun hunters only have two weekends a year to hunt, one three day and one four day weekend that are about three weeks apart, a total of seven days only!
So here in Illinois when would the separate season be? Also add to the mix that in Illinois the hadicapped can use crossbows during the entire bow season. If a separate season is formed it would greatly shorten their hunting time.
So in Illinois as I'm sure in other states when to have the season is the problem and to me is a big Con for having a separate season for crossbows only.
Now that I have answered your question, (and not sacasticlly) please try to answer one of mine.
If you are in your tree stand with a compound bow and two counties away someone is in their tree stand with a crossbow how does this effect you or your hunt?